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ERIC Number: EJ552985
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
Sizing Up the Metric System.
Sherman, Helene J.
Science and Children, v35 n2 p27-31 Oct 1997
Presents estimation as a tool for learning observation and measurement relationships for the metric system. Activities include constructing a meter tape and using mystery boxes to practice volume estimation and measurement. (AIM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Experiential Learning, Learning Activities, Metric System, Observational Learning, Science Instruction, Science Process Skills
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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